Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!

To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).

And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.

Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Influencing reading achievement across the state

Jim,

I want to thank you so much for all of your work on the Ready to Read grant over the years. Not only does the funding provide the primary support for much of our early literacy and summer reading activities, but the way the grant is managed has gotten us to take steps towards improving our services every single year. That we have staff who are knowledgeable about the importance of early literacy and summer reading in a child’s path to becoming a proficient reader can be credited to you and the wonderful staff you have chosen. That I know some of the research and make it a point to talk about it in my communities can also be credited to you and your staff. The reach of your activities and inspiration spread across the state, and I would hope that you feel very satisfied with your work. Thank you.

Best wishes for what I am sure will be a busy retirement!

Amy Hutchinson

Director, Lake County Library District

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Thanks Amy. You know, I'm sure, that this issue is more important to me than any other I have worked on. I am encouraged by the Governor's new Early Learning Council. But librarians need to be relentless in educating the Council about our potential to help more Oregon children become proficient readers. The evidence is there. The decision-makers just need to hear it.

    And don't forget to invite me and Betsy Priddy to the grand opening of your library. I'm so pleased that you may have found a way to move forward to complete the project. Betsy and I are looking forward to the road trip to Lakeview and sharing the celebration with your community!

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